The Falconets have resumed camp in Abuja ahead of their final qualifying tie against Malawi for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. Players began arriving on Monday, 6th April, with training officially kicking off the following day under Head Coach Moses Aduku. The team is undergoing intensive fitness and tactical sessions as they prepare for the first leg of the qualifier against Malawi, set for Saturday, 2nd May in Nigeria. The return leg will take place a week later in Malawi. Aduku addressed the squad during the opening session, urging focus, discipline, and unity, stressing that teamwork and determination will be critical against a side that advanced after defeating Guinea Bissau. The technical crew is still expecting the arrival of some invited players as final preparations continue. Africa will send four teams to the U20 Women's World Cup in Poland, where the tournament runs from 5th to 26th September 2026. The Falconets are aiming to secure one of the continental slots through a two-legged playoff format.
Moses Aduku's call for discipline and focus comes at a time when the Falconets face a Malawi side with recent momentum, having overcome Guinea Bissau. With the first leg in Nigeria, the pressure is on Aduku's team to deliver a decisive result early. The tight preparation window—just under a month before kickoff—means every session in Abuja must translate directly into on-field cohesion. Any lapse in concentration could hand Malawi the advantage in the return leg.
